Group 14 of the Periodic Table
Group 14 of the periodic table (Carbon group) has 6 elements: Carbon, Silicon, Germanium, Tin, Lead and Flerovium. Elements in a group have a similar last electron shell, so they show similar chemical properties. Moving down a group, the number of shells and the atomic radius usually increase.
Element list
| Atomic no. | Symbol | Name | Atomic mass | Phase | Short configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | C | Carbon | 12.011 | Solid | [He] 2s² 2p² |
| 14 | Si | Silicon | 28.085 | Solid | [Ne] 3s² 3p² |
| 32 | Ge | Germanium | 72.63 | Solid | [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p² |
| 50 | Sn | Tin | 118.71 | Solid | [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p² |
| 82 | Pb | Lead | 207.2 | Solid | [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p² |
| 114 | Fl | Flerovium | 289 | Solid (a theoretical prediction) | [Rn] 5f¹⁴ 6d¹⁰ 7s² 7p² |
Frequently asked questions
What are the group 14 elements of the periodic table?
The group 14 elements are Carbon (C), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Tin (Sn), Lead (Pb) and Flerovium (Fl).
How many elements are in group 14?
Group 14 of the periodic table has 6 elements (excluding the lanthanides and actinides).